In 'Capitola's Peril,' Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth weaves a narrative rich with themes of adventure, romance, and the struggles of women's emancipation. This captivating tale unfolds within the social frameworks of 19th-century America, as Southworth employs a literal and figurative style filled with vivid imagery and emotional depth to explore the life of Capitola, a strong-willed prota...